Tire Kicker
The ad said, “Please, no tire kickers,” and I was just old enough to know that I was one. I saw it hanging on the bulletin board at the feed store in town, just...
Disney Made a New Black Beauty Movie and I Have FEELINGS About It
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
I've never been one to cry in movies, especially when I was younger. My late husband once challenged me to watch Life is Beautiful without tearing up, and (although it was a...
You Can’t Hide from a Horse – Understanding Equine Assisted Therapy
BY LESLIE MOLINARI
Equine Assisted Therapy is an established therapeutic program, but is still new to some people. Recently, I was privileged to witness a session at Blue Bell Equine Assisted Therapy in Blue Bell,...
Riders Working the Rust Breeches Look
Love them or hate them, rust breeches are a real trend with a strong following. These vintage-look breeches even at one point had their own dedicated active Facebook page, "Bring Back RUST Breeches."
For those...
Palm Beach Equine Clinic Gives Foal the Ability To Walk
BY JUMP MEDIA LLC
The birth of a foal is an exciting yet nerve-wracking time for any owner. This is especially true when the foal arrives three weeks early, which was the case for Laura...
Fit to Ride: Pilates
By Kim Harries
No matter what style of riding you prefer, having a strong core, and balanced muscles will benefit both you and your horse.
What happens when your horse spooks? Are you able to...
Model Horses So Realistic You’ll Think They’re Alive
Many equestrians played with a "carpet herd" of model horses when they were kids. These toys were our connection the big dreams we hoped would play out with our own horse one day. But...
How to Create Holiday Horse Photos With Your Cell Phone Camera
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
Tis the season to throw a Santa hat or a bow on your horse and smile for the camera! While the best photos are undoubtedly shot by a professional equine photographer, sometimes...
5 Things to Consider When Designing an Equestrian Building
By Steve Wright
Design for equestrian buildings is not like building for chickens, pigs, or other farm animals. Since most equine operations are meant for pleasure riding or show riding, there are significant differences in space...
A Foal’s Unconventional Introduction Into the World
BY SABRINA BRASHARES / JUMP MEDIA
Colic is every horse owner’s worst nightmare, and when the patient is also pregnant, the emergency situation becomes an even bigger challenge for their owner and the team of...
The Delinquent Client: A Potential Problem for All Involved in Equine Sport
By Armand Leone & Jessica Choper
What’s The Stableman’s Lien?
A state law that allows a stable owner to keep possession of a horse whose owner has not paid for boarding and other services...
Still Life with Wild Horses
By Chad Hanson, PhD
The hours when the mind is absorbed by beauty are the only hours when we really live. - Richard Jeffries
For years I have heard legends about the number of wild horses...
10 Decorated Barns to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Whether you decorate your barn for the holidays or not, it's hard to deny how picturesque a bright wreath can be under a snowy roof.
Now, anyone who takes care of livestock during the...
Hero Bean Stevenson: A Deep Love for Horses—and a Desire to Improve Mental Wellness...
The mental health podcast host and therapist-in-training shares her story and her hopes for the horse world at large.
BY HERO BEAN STEVENSON
Candid conversations about mental health are on the rise. Simone Biles made headlines...
The Inspiration You Need for Your Horse’s Next Halloween Costume!
PHOTOS © PAM WHEELER
Each fall, Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR) in Woodbine, MD, hosts a Fall Festival as a way to share the rescue’s mission with the community and to introduce local kids...
Miss California USA is an Equestrian
On the @blackequestrians Instagram page, a Sept. 14 post did not match the others: The photo was missing a horse.
But make no mistake, Sabrina Lewis, 24, is most definitely an equestrian. She's also the...
15 Halloween Costumes For Spooky Horses Wary of “Dressing Up”
This time of year horse shows and barn parties have costume classes popping up all over the place. And why not? It's a super fun, creative activity that we don't get to do normally....
Tally Ho: Horse Show Dad Attends a Fox Hunt
BY GORDON BALLANTYNE
Recently, I was at a charity fundraiser with my wife and her horse barn people. It was a black tie event so I pulled out my kilt, as any good Scotsman would,...
Meet Noel: Madrone Ranch Stables’ Mascot and Cart-Pulling Celebrity
BY KRISTIN PITZER
Walk along the aisleway at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center (GSWEC) in Katy, Texas, during the Great Southwest Winter Series, and you will find a stall setup unlike any other. Where many...
The Eight Best Washing Machines for Your Barn
It's okay to admit it: We've all had that moment where, against our better judgment, we put a saddle pad in our home washing machine.
It might be good for the saddle pad, but it...
Mama in the Making: The Top Four Traits of a Successful Broodmare
By Kara Pinato Scro and Tori Bilas/Jump Media
When it comes to breeding horses, there isn’t one rule of thumb or a magic bullet that can guarantee successful offspring, but having a solid and reputable...
More Repurposed Horseshoe Craft Ideas Than You’ll Ever Know What to Do With
Does your barn have a pile of old horse shoes? Have you kept a set from a special horse that's been sitting around? We joke that our horses get shoes more often than us,...
